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Here are the best things we ate at Charlotte restaurants in June
Discover the best bites CharlotteFive staff ate in June, from Eddie's Place chicken and waffle to standout cocktails and must-try brunch spots in Charlotte, NC.
Charlotte is about to get shut out of MLB by Raleigh | Opinion
We can praise the Charlotte advantages on social media until the cows come home | Opinion
How this Plaza Midwood house birthed nation’s longest running lesbian journal
In 1976, two women founded the nation’s longest running lesbian journal, Sinister Wisdom. It fostered areas of Charlotte still recognized as queer-friendly.
Jerry O’Connell Says He Likes Smell of Wife Rebecca Romijn’s ‘Body Odor’
Jerry O'Connell isn't afraid of a little perspiration.
Mecklenburg sales tax hike kicks in. You’re going to pay more for these things
Mecklenburg County’s sales tax rate goes up 1% from 7.25% to 8.25% July 1, 2026. Charlotte voters approved the hike in 2025 to fund road, rail and bus projects.
This historic Myers Park church says ‘Baptist’ was a ‘barrier’ for its congregation
Myers Park Baptist in Charlotte becomes Myers Park Covenant Church after a decade of discussion to signal inclusivity while keeping core Baptist principles.
Man had flamethrowers and crossbows as he sat outside church service, NC police say
Man impersonating law enforcement officer was armed with 2 flames throwers, 2 crossbows and projectile launcher when he showed up at church, NC police say.
Miles Bridges leaves behind complicated legacy with Charlotte Hornets after trade
The Charlotte Hornets agreed to trade Miles Bridges to Phoenix three days after trading away running mate LaMelo Ball. Bridges leaves a complicated legacy.
Former UNC, NBA player among six charged in federal sports betting indictment
Edward Davis, a 2009 UNC champion men’s basketball player, and Malik Beasley indicted on charges including sports bribery, wire fraud and money laundering.
What we know about the Swiss biopharma company behind the $1.5B Rock Hill venture
What to know about Octapharma in Rock Hill, the Swiss Company investing $1.5B and creating 1,500 jobs for corporate and manufacturing site for plasma, R&D.